US Bridges

Ralph Davis Road over Long Branch Trib.

Good

Charlton County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004950720

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ralph Davis Road over Long Branch Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ralph Davis Road over Long Branch Trib. in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRalph Davis Road
CrossesLong Branch Trib.
Location3 MI W of Folkston
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyCharlton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.81855, -82.07644
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ralph Davis Road over Long Branch Trib. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ralph Davis Road over Long Branch Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ralph Davis Road over Long Branch Trib. carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ralph Davis Road over Long Branch Trib.?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ralph Davis Road over Long Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.